La Razon published on February 14, 2012 an interesting map with heavy rainfall and rivers nationwide that deserve attention: According to the report by the system of national information for the risk management (Sinager) of the Ministry of defense, there are 87 municipalities affected by the natural phenomenon [La Niña] and 6,050 families throughout the…
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Bolivian bad weather and road conditions, February 2012
Despite losing half of our territory since we became an independent nation, we still have a large territory; traveling from the highlands down to the Amazon basin implies rough and uneven terrain, it is hard to build a solid road, let alone maintaining them in good condition. This year, reports say that the rainy season…
Public safety in Bolivia during carnival 2012, beware and enjoy!!
During the upcoming carnival weekend, people who live in or visit Bolivia must take precautions. Unfortunately, we have been experiencing an upward trend in violence and crime. Use taxi cabs that your friends or hotels locally recommend; do not engage in useless arguments that can turn ugly and keep an eye on your belongings at…
Pollution continues in Titicaca Lake
Bolivia needs to protect more its wonderful and unique environment. It’s commendable the way the TIPNIS people continue to fight for their rights and to also protect the National Park that belongs to all of us. In this occasion, a word of caution regarding the way pollution is threatening the beautiful Titicaca Lake. This cartoon…
Earthquake in Potosi department, February 6, 2012
El Deber’s website reports of an earthquake in the Departament of Potosi: An earthquake of 4.2 degrees on the Richter scale was recorded today in the Bolivian region of Potosí (southwest), bordering Chile and Argentina, while for the moment it has been advised of no victims nor material damage, reported the Seismological Observatory of San…
Current Bolivian government is the MOST CONFLICTIVE in history…
MIlenio Foundation has issued on February 3, 2012 their report No. 132 which demonstrates how current government has become the most conflicting in Bolivian history. I am not surprised, as current president’s appearance in Bolivian politics started with the infamous blockades in the Chapare since the times he was just the leader of the Chapare…
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